Feedback and poem about Maitai Bay campsite

We received this feedback from a happy visitor:

During March 2011, I had a great time in New Zealand, especially in Northland. I've been travelling around there with my girlfriend and when we stayed at Maitai Bay, I thought that I can't get any happier. I wrote a poem about it and wanted to share it with you:

Remember swimming in Mai Tai?
where blue water meets the purple sky
heaven falls, the clouds glow red
Thoughts of leaving, no not yet

Pirouettes done in wet sand
look at this, please hold my hand
Jungle's half a mile ahead
Thoughts of leaving, no not yet

Stumble, tumble, you might fall
but you're happy after all
going to where you need to get
Thoughts of leaving, no not yet

Close your eyes and sway away
for this is where we need to stay

I hope I will get back to your beautyful country one day.

Greetings from Germany,
Dominic Hoffacker

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Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

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Kaitaia Area Office
Phone: +64 9 408 6014
Email: kaitaiaao@doc.govt.nz
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Te Paki Field Base
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